{"id":57187,"date":"2025-11-07T04:01:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T04:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=57187"},"modified":"2025-11-07T04:01:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T04:01:32","slug":"crypto-adoption-grows-among-hedge-funds-new-survey-shows-55-participation-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=57187","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Adoption Grows Among Hedge Funds: New Survey Shows 55% Participation In 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Throughout the year, President Donald Trump\u2019s crypto policies have spurred a notable increase in the adoption of digital assets through various channels, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and crypto-focused treasuries.\n<\/p>\n

As a result, a recent survey <\/a>conducted by the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) and PwC revealed that the percentage of traditional hedge funds holding cryptocurrencies has climbed to 55%, up from 47% in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Heavy Crypto Exposure Among Hedge Funds<\/h2>\n

Despite the ongoing volatility <\/a>in crypto markets, 47% of institutional investors surveyed expressed that the current regulatory environment, shaped by Trump\u2019s appointments of crypto-friendly agency heads and the implementation of the GENIUS Act has encouraged them to increase their allocations to digital assets.<\/p>\n

James Delaney, managing director of asset management regulation at AIMA, commented on the findings, stating:\u00a0<\/p>\n

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For most of these funds, regulatory uncertainty has been a major barrier. This year, those barriers are starting to be removed. This year\u2019s report may mark a turning point in overcoming these challenges.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

However, regulatory clarity<\/a> isn\u2019t the sole factor driving institutional interest in cryptocurrencies. The fear of missing out (FOMO) on substantial market gains is also a compelling motivator.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The survey highlighted that alongside traditional hedge funds, specialized fund managers with at least 50% of their assets in crypto have emerged, with several new funds launched this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bitcoin Dominates, Solana\u2019s Popularity Surges\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Among the crypto-focused funds, Bitcoin <\/a>(BTC) remains the most commonly held asset, closely followed by Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). Notably, Solana saw a surge in popularity this year, with 73% of the funds now holding it, a marked increase from 45% in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On average, hedge funds have allocated about 7% of their assets to crypto, up from 6% the previous year, although over half of the respondents commit less than 2%. Encouragingly, 71% of those surveyed indicated plans to increase their crypto exposure within the next twelve months.<\/p>\n

Major firms are also showing interest in this space. Brevan Howard Asset Management has reportedly appointed a former executive from Peter Thiel\u2019s family office to lead a crypto-focused investment division.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Additionally, asset managers like Steven Cohen\u2019s Point72 Asset Management and Elliott Investment Management have disclosed holdings in Bitcoin and Ethereum-linked ETFs<\/a>. According to the AIMA survey, the proportion of respondents using ETFs has risen to 33%, compared to 25% the previous year.<\/p>\n

The survey indicated that the most popular access method to the digital asset market among managers is through derivatives, with 67% of respondents utilizing them, an increase from 58% in 2024. Spot trading has also grown, rising to 40% from 25%.<\/p>\n

Moreover, some asset managers are exploring the tokenization of their funds, similar to initiatives by firms like BlackRock. Over half of the survey participants expressed interest in this approach.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lastly, the survey found that 43% of traditional hedge funds investing in crypto plan to enhance or initiate their engagement with DeFi over the next three years, with nearly a third believing that DeFi could disrupt their business models.<\/p>\n

\"Crypto\"<\/p>\n

Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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